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What Is a Fixed-Length Program?
A fixed-length program is a structured coaching experience with a defined duration, providing clients with all the tools they need to achieve a specific goal. Unlike ongoing or subscription-based training, a fixed-length program has a clear start and finish, offering an accessible and results-driven solution for targeted progress.
How Does It Work?
When clients sign up for a fixed-length program, they receive all the content upfront, enabling them to dive in and progress at their own pace. Whether it’s building endurance, mastering a new skill, or testing their current abilities, these programs deliver a focused path to success.
Here are just a few examples:
Couch to 5K in 6 Weeks: Helping beginners tackle their first 5K with a step-by-step training plan.
Learn Kipping Pull-Ups in 8 Weeks: Providing guided instruction to nail this essential skill.
Sample Subscription Programs or Giveaways: Offering free 1-2 week plans to introduce clients to your coaching methods.
Preliminary Testing Protocols: Gathering baseline data to tailor future coaching.
(1) Create (2) Write (3) Invite
1 - Create a Fixed Length Program
The program can be thought of like a product regards which you’ll describe and define program settings, welcome messages, waivers etc and set a price for it.
2 - Start Writing Content
You only write the program content once. This is how you can efficiently program and coach thousands of clients in one go, whilst features in FITR, such as Personal Records, still ensure the experience feels individualised and personal as much as possible.
All the clients you sign up will see the same calendar schedule and the same content, however, they can set their own start date, and reschedule around the program at will, and once they've finished it they can reuse it from their 'archived programs' list whenever they want.
3 - Invite Clients
The content of a Fixed Length program is not bespoke to each client. Any changes a coach makes to the content affects all clients with access to that program.
Why Choose a Fixed-Length Program?
Fixed-length programs are designed for simplicity and scalability. They cater to coaches and clients alike by streamlining the entire process, offering:
Unified Calendar Scheduling: Manage one calendar for all clients, regardless of when they sign up. Everyone starts from Session 1, Day 1, Week 1—no more juggling schedules!
Built-In Training Content: Programs are created in advance, ensuring consistency across all participants.
Immediate Access: Clients see all the content upfront, empowering them to revisit, reschedule, or restart anytime.
Key Features
Progressive Calendar: Week 1 is the same for all clients, no matter when they join.
Fixed Duration: The program has a set timeframe for focused, measurable outcomes.
One-Off Sign-Up: No recurring fees or confusion—clients enroll once and get everything they need.
Who Benefits?
Coaches: Save time and scale your offerings effortlessly. Whether you’re delivering skill-based training, testing protocols, or showcasing your subscription programs, a fixed-length model reduces complexity while maintaining high-quality results.
Clients: Enjoy a straightforward and flexible experience. They can access all training content at once, move at their own pace, and revisit sessions as needed—perfect for busy schedules or varied learning speeds.
Fixed-length programs simplify coaching, optimize results, and make it easy for clients to take control of their training journey. Ready to deliver transformational programs with confidence? Start building your fixed-length plan today!
Here is the link to our help article covering how to create a program for any program type.
It can be useful to review free example programs from FITR and live coaches when considering the choice of program type and content creation for your own clients.